Harris H. Reed Logbook and Military Records

Collection — Folder: 1

Identifier: 2024-04-02

Content Description

The Harris H. Reed Logbook and Military Records is a small collection consisting of Harris's aviator's logbook from his service as a blimp pilot during World War II and photocopies of his military records and related correspondence. The logbook spans November 1942 through April 1945 and documents Harris's service primarily with Blimp Squadron Two. An entry in the log for April 25, 1945 notes assistance with the rescue of a downed B-29 crew. Photocopies of Harris's service records from the National Archives and some files related to the rescue mission collected by Paul Alan Roales are also present.

Dates

Creation: 1942-1945, 2011

Creator

Roales, Paul Alan, 1945-2023 (Collector, Person)

Conditions Governing Access

This collection is open for research and is accessible in the Dahlberg Research Center by appointment. For more information contact us.

Conditions Governing Use

The Museum of Flight (TMOF) Archives is the owner of the physical materials in the archives and makes available reproductions for research, publication, and other uses. Written permission must be obtained from TMOF archives before any publication use. TMOF does not necessarily hold copyright to all of the materials in the collections. In some cases, permission for use may require seeking additional authorization from copyright owners. Consult repository for more details.

Extent

.1 Cubic Feet (1 expandable folder)

Language

English

Additional Description

Separated Materials

Paul Alan Roales collected a variety of materials related to famous aviators and astronauts. These have been filed with the biographical files and philatelic materials. For more information contact us.